ISA offers three separate summer programs in Panama. Courses are taught by Florida State University- Panama faculty. Classmates are local and international students. Summer 1 and Summer 2 students will receive 6 semester credits or 9 quarter units. Summer 3 students will receive 12-16 semester credits or 18-24 quarter units. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a transcript issued by FSU.

The ISA Panama summer programs are for students of all levels of Spanish proficiency. All students in Summer 1 and Summer 2 may choose two of the three courses instructed in English. Only advanced level Spanish-speakers may enroll in the Advanced level Spanish courses. Summer 3 students have a large variety of courses to choose from and may also enroll in courses offered during the Summer 1 and 2 programs.

Gap Year Students: If accepted to this program as a Gap Year student, you will be classified as a special (non-degree seeking) student. After completion of this program, if you were to apply for degree-seeking status at the Florida State University, up to 15 semester hours earned as a special student may be applied toward an undergraduate degree only with the approval of the appropriate dean at the time of reclassification.

Minimum GPA

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

Minimum Admissions Prerequisites

There is no language prerequisite for this program.

In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must be degree-seeking students at their home university.

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

Please note that there are no beginning level language courses offered in this program.